Gavin vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Gavin Rank #254

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Gavin or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Richard mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Gavin and Richard boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.